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Himalaya Expeditions |
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Himalaya Summary by Peter Whittaker Extending the reach of America’s most-trusted guide service to the world’s tallest peak is a natural step – one that Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. is now unequivocally ready to take. Everest experience already runs deep in RMI, and in the blood of the Whittaker family. Since my Uncle Jim’s first American ascent in 1963, RMI and the Whittakers have consistently led the way to its summit. My father, Lou, led the first American ascent from Tibet, on the north side. Jim returned to lead the 1990 International Peace Climb, putting 20 climbers from three different countries on the summit. Renowned RMI guide Ed Viesturs, the first American to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, is one of 34 RMI guides to have stood on the summit of Everest. In fact, Ed has climbed Everest six times and is returning to the scene of one of his greatest climbing achievements – Everest’s North Ridge – to guide an RMI team in 2007. We’ll be working with Himalayan Experience (Him-Ex) who clearly has the most sophisticated infrastructure on the North side of Everest. Since 1991, Him-Ex has helped over 100 people summit successfully. Our partnership with Him-Ex combines the guiding experience and mountaineering knowledge of the RMI guide staff with Him-Ex’s experience, knowledge and outfitting of Mount Everest expeditions. In my opinion, that results in the best guided experience available on Mount Everest. |
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Everest Unlike other outfitters who simply offer logistical support on an Everest climb, our expedition is a fully guided ascent with a two climber to one RMI guide ratio. We believe this directly increases your margin of safety and your chances for standing on top of the world’s highest mountain. |
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Everest with Ed Viesturs Imagine climbing Everest with legendary climber Ed Viesturs. Tie in with Ed and climb to the top of the world on what may be his seventh successful ascent. |
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Trip
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Meet in Kathmandu on
April 5, 2007 North Col, Tibet $124,995 Two Climbers to One Guide Minimum 3 (2 climbers, 1 RMI guide) Maximum 9 (6 climbers, 3 RMI guides) Ed Viesturs & Jeff Justman |
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| Everest North Col / Advanced Base Camp Trek with Peter Whittaker | |||||||||
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In Peter’s words … The North side of Everest is one of my favorite places in the world. I first went there in 1984 and then again in 2003 and am excited to return. On the south side, Base Camp is nestled at the edge of the Khumbu Icefall, which eliminates any opportunity for safely trekking higher. On the north side, however, you can trek to 21,000 feet, and even climb to 23,000 feet, with very little objective danger. High altitude trekking and climbing, together with the fascinating culture and landscape of Tibet, are the primary reasons I prefer this side of Everest. Advanced Base Camp trekkers should be in excellent physical condition; mountaineering skills not required. |
Peter at the North Col (23,000') |
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The climb to the North Col is relatively non-technical and very straight forward. If you have climbed Rainier or a similar mountain and are familiar with basic mountaineering skills, you are “good to go.” I have spent more than 50 days at and above 21,000 feet on the north side of Everest, and know this area quite well. I hope you will consider joining me next spring. |
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Cho Oyu The world’s sixth highest mountain is regarded as one of the more straight-forward climbs of the fourteen 8,000 meter peaks. This climb is a great way to train for a potential Mount Everest expedition or to simply break through to the 8,000 meter mark. |
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Please contact RMI to book your expedition: 888.892.5462 |
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